Posting Date: August 24, 2026
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: Nick Smith Centre
Hours: Days, Evenings, Weekends
The Town of Arnprior is currently inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill dual positions of Lifeguard/Instructor /Program & Event Staff.
The Lifeguard portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $23.15-$27.24 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Provide guarding during public swims and ensure adequate coverage;
- Provide guarding at designated swimming location(s) of Town beach(es) June through August.
- Assist with the development, instruction, and delivery of aquatics programs according to Lifesaving Society standards.
- Answer general enquiries and provide information about pool facilities and related programs;
- Provide general administrative support completing cash reports as required and ensuring deposits are safely secured at end of shift; and
- Conduct basic pool maintenance while adhering to all internal policy and WHMIS legislation.
The Program & Event Staff portion of the position will be paid at a wage of $20.21-$23.77 per hour and the primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:
- Perform direct instruction and leadership for a variety of recreational and sports programs offered by the Nick Smith Centre. This could include programs such as public skating, volleyball, ball hockey, and holiday/special camps;
- Assist with special events set up, operation and teardown, assisting members of the public with directions or enquiries, preparing and operating activities for the day, and grounds control
- Provide ongoing customer service to participants of the Town programming.
The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following qualifications:
- Enjoy working with children and persons of all ages.
- Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older.
- Must have a current First Aid and CPR-AED certification
- Must have current National Lifeguard (NL) Certification
- Must have Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certificate (LSSI)
- Must be willing to obtain Life Saving Instructor Certificate (LSI)
- Prior experience or volunteering in the facilitation of sports, recreational or instructional programs for a wide range of ages is an asset.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3 pm on September 14, 2026, quoting “Lifeguard/Instructor / Program & Event Staff” attention to Human Resources by:
Mail: Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St. W. Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8
E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca
